Preston to Manchester by train
Preston → Manchester Piccadilly
Trains link Preston (Preston) and Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) in about 39 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 39 min
- Typical
- ≈ 53 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
How long does the train from Preston to Manchester take?
The fastest trains cover Preston to Manchester in about 39 min; a typical journey takes around 53 min.
Is there a direct train from Preston to Manchester?
Yes: direct trains run between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly.
Legendary routes through Preston or Manchester
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
- Hope Valley Line Sheffield → Manchester
More trains from Preston
- Preston → London ≈ 2h 12m · direct
- Preston → Glasgow ≈ 2h 20m · direct
More train routes in United Kingdom.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.